PREMIUM WOODLAND PERENNIALS
Adonis amurensis 'Fukujukai' Zones 4-7 #021-023
A favorite Japanese symbol of the new year, it often blooms as early as January here in mid-Zone 6, closing its gorgeous buttery yellow flowers on cold or cloudy days to reappear with the sun. This is one of the earliest cultivars to bloom. Plant in rich moist well-drained loam in deciduous shade.
Adonis amurensis 'Chichibu Beni' Zones 4-7 #021-022
Rarely offering red-orange color selection. Plant in rich moist well-drained loam in deciduous shade. Offering number limited.
Alpinia intermedia Yellow Splashed Zones 8-11 #032-001
Bright yellow variegated selection, good for indoor plants. Vigorous and easy to grow.
Alpinia japonica 'Hanafubuki' Zones 7-11 #032-002
A new variegated form of an evergreen woodland perennial from southern Japan. The upright glossy green leaves are heavily striped and splashed with white, contrasting with the luscious pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Moist rich soil in shade, or as a pot plant in the North. This is one of the hardiest alpinias.
Anemone pseudo-altaica'Yukino Sei' Zones 4-8 #018-004
This is a new and very rare selection of the NE Asian wildflower Anemone pseudoaltaica. This selected form has fully double white flowers that look like a double white chrysanthemum and last much longer than the single form. Like the species, this needs humus-rich, well-drained soil in shade. Good rock garden plant, or for the trough garden.
Anemone stronifera Semi-Double Flower Form Zones 4-8 #018-014
Semi-Double flower selection form of Jpanese woodland wildflower with white flowers and dissected leaves, creeping to form extensive colonies. Later than most spring anemones. Easy and vigorous.
Anemone stronifera 'Tsugaru Variegata' Zones 4-8 #018-024
White variegated form of Jpanese woodland wildflower with white flowers and dissected leaves, creeping to form extensive colonies. Later than most spring anemones. Easy and vigorous.
Anemonopsis macrophylla White Flower Zones 4-8 #021-043
Very rare selection with white flower form.
Asarum asaroides album #5 'Ryoku Fu' Zones 6-9 #726-003
Pure white flower shading to jade green on the outside..
Asarum asperum semi-album selection #1 Zones 6-9 #739-001
As above, with pale green flowers.
Asarum asperum semi-album selection #4 Zones 6-9 #739-002
As above, with pale green flowers with a reddish throat.
Asarum brachypodium 'Hakurei' Zones 6-9 #744-001
Asarum caulescens f. alba Zones 4-8 #747-001
Asarum epigynum 'Kikko' Zones 4-8 #702-020
Asarum infrapurpureum f. alba Zones 4-8 #740-001
Asarum sakawanum f. alba Zones 4-8 #719-014
Asarum satsumense 'Amano Orihime' Zones 4-8 #720-001
Asarum 'Setsu Getsu Ka' Zones 5b-9 #770-001
Medium green leaves mottled with dark green and silver; pale green flowers. Name means "snow moon flower."
Asarum stellatum #60 'Star Buttefly' Zones 5b-9 #737-014
Asarum stellatum 'Kinseiko' Zones 5b-9 #737-004
Asarum subglobosum f. album Zones 5b-9 #738-005
Asarum takaoi 'Ginba' Zones 5-9 #735-003
Variant with leaves completely covered with a silver wash..
Asarum 'Tama Arare' Zones 5-9 #770-022
Asarum trigynum f. album Zones 5-9 #721-001
Asarum variegatum Pattern Leaf form Zones 5-9 #
Asarum yakusimense TOIMISAKI f. alba Zones 5-9 #730-001
Asarum yoshikawae f. alba Zones 5-9 #716-001
Asarum 'Yozakura' Zones 5-9 #770-013
Aspidistra elatior 'Mangetsu' Zones 7b-10 #054-009
Very rare traditional Japanese cultivar with tall, broad leaves. The deep green leaves are white-frosted with frosty white stripes. The white and green fade in and out in a uniquely beautiful way. This is one of the most strikingly beautiful cultivars.
Aspidistra elatior 'Hoshizora' Zones 7b-10 #054-004
It is very large, to 3' or more, with relatively broad leaves, sparingly but uniformly covered with tiny white spots. One of the heartiest selections. Name means "starry sky".
Aspidistra elatior 'Sekko Kan' Zones 7b-10 #054-005
It is tall and vigorous, and quite variable, with thin white and yellowish stripes and some frosting, especially near the apex of the leaf. Name means "white snowy crown".
Aspidistra lulida 'Amanogawa' Zones 7b-10 #054-001
True Japanese variety w/stripes and spots.
Aspidistra lulida 'Ginga' Zones 7b-10 #054-013
Yellowish spots, arching leaves.
Aspidistra lulida 'Seiun' Zones 7b-10 #054-003
Compact, spreading, dots and dashes.
Asteropyrum peltatum Zones 4-8 #021-052
Rare species from China.
Cacalia delphinifolia 'Sansyoku' Zones 4-8 #017-006
Splashed variegated form of Cacalia delphinifolia. Very rare and limited number available.
Callanthemum miyabeanum NEW Zones 4-8 #021-053
Serious gardeners, especially enthusiasts for rock gardens, may must have this very rare species from Japan. Very rare and limited offer.
Conballaria keiskei Splashed Variegation 'Soft Stripes' NEW Zones 4-8 #057-008
Conballaria keiskei White Margine 'Snow Chimes' NEW Zones 4-8 #057-041
The Japanese lily-of-the-valley is similar to the more familiar European species, but this rare Japanese variety has a white edge on its green leaves that complements the fragrant white bell-shaped flowers. Easy in humus-rich soil in shade.
Dicentra peregrina 'Hien' Zones 4-8 #024-014
This is the dark-red flowered variety of a famous Japanese alpine plant, normally with pink flowers. Requires perfect drainage in a scree or trough garden, but with moisture in the root zone, and bright light. Morning to mid-day sun is best in hot-summer climates; full sun in cool-summer climates.
Dicentra peregrina 'Yubae' Zones 4-8 #024-008
This is the dark-red flowered variety of a famous Japanese alpine plant, normally with pink flowers. Requires perfect drainage in a scree or trough garden, but with moisture in the root zone, and bright light. Morning to mid-day sun is best in hot-summer climates; full sun in cool-summer climates.
Disporopsis 'Shina no Tsuki' NEW! Zones 6-9 #055-010
Disporum sessile 'Awa no Tsuki' NEW! Zones 7-9 #055-011
One of the most beautiful Disporum cultivar found in Shikoku island, golden-yellow central variegation with round leaves. easy to grow and vigorous. Must Have plant.
Disporum sessile 'Cricket' Zones 6-9 #055-007
Dwarf but vigorous, white central leaf markings..
Disporum sessile 'Kinga' Zones 6-9 #055-005
This is a Japanese variegated cultivar of D. sessile with broad oval leaves striped and frosted with white lines and streaking. Some leaves have clearly defined lines of color and others have indistinct frosted lines. Grows to about 12".
Disporum sessile Yellow Margine 'Tweetie' Zones 6-9 #055-021
This is a Japanese variegated cultivar of D. sessile with broad oval leaves striped and frosted with white lines and streaking. Some leaves have clearly defined lines of color and others have indistinct frosted lines. Grows to about 12".
Glaucidium palmatum (white flower form) Zones 4-8 #021-018
Rarelly offered white flower form selection. 4-6 years blooming sized seedling. Moist, well-drained soil in cool shade. Blooming size. Best in cool-summer areas. Native in decidious forest, so best to plant under the decidious trees. Do not dry out the dormant buds and roots while winter season.
Hepatica asiatica var. japonica f. magna (Double Pink) Zones 5-8 #022-007
This selections has fully double pink flowers. Some of different types included, not one clone. Vigorous.
Hepatica asiatica var. japonica f. magna (Double Purple) Zones 5-8 #022-008
This selection has fully double purple flowers. Some of different types included, not one clone. Vigorous.
Hepatica asiatica var. japonica f. magna (Double White) Zones 5-8 #022-006
This selection has fully double pure white flowers. Some of different types included, not one clone. Vigorous.
Kinugasa japonica (=Paris japonica) Zones 4-9 #
Very rare Japanese native woodland perennial, blooming sized plants are very rare to offer, even in Japan.
Podophyllum pleiantha f. alba (=Dysosma pleiantha) NEW Zones 6-9 #048-012
Very rare albino mutation of Podophyllum pleiantha. Green-white flower is very unusual, but beautiful clear color.
Podophyllum pleiantha Variegated form NEW Zones 6-9 #048-013
White stripe-splashed variegation form. Variegation is variable by year.
Podophyllum veitchii (=Dysosma veitchii) Zones 5b-8 #048-001
This Chinese mayapple is one of most exciting new shade perennials in years. Fuzzy umbrellas emerge with dark snakeskin markings, often on a red background, changing to patterned green. Flowers can be red, pink, or white. Also called P. delavayi
Polygonatum falcatum, silver-striped selection Zones 4-9 #053-003
Exciting new variant of the above with leaves decorated with silver stripes.
Polygonatum lasianthum 'Kon Chiri Shima' Zones 4-9 #053-019
This variegated selection from dwarf form of Japanese native Polygonatum, 'Kon Chiri Shima' has striped variegation with golden yellow and green splashed inside. Variegations will fade out to green in summer season, so they grow very vigorous even with good variegation. Wide splead characteristics and good for ground covers in shade garden. Very rare and limited supply.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' Zones 4-9 #053-024
This is the plant that alwaysknocks them dead in the garden. It is a new Japanese introduction that emerges screaming yellow and keeps its color through the summer. Slow to divide; we are happy to have enough to sell. It still sells for hundreds of dollars a bud in Japan. Name means "great yellow river". Limited number supply.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Hotei' Zones 4-9 #053-025
It is not easy to believe this is the Polygonatum odoratum, because of the very dwarf characteristic. Limited number supply.
Polygonatum odoratum 'Koryu' Zones 4-9 #053-007
This rare selection of Solomon's seal has unusual 'wings' on the leaves. I still have no idea 'How this wings happen?'. Grows very vigorous but some dwarf characteristics. The cultivar's name 'Koryu' in Japanese means 'Dragon's Scales'. Rare and limited offering.
Polygonatum odoratum white splashed 'Fireworks' Zones 4-9 #053-006
This rare selection of Soloman seals has a combination of white margin and yellow striped leaves. The contrast of red stem and bright variegation is remarkably beautiful in a woodland setting. Limited supply.
Ranzania japonica NEW! Zones 5-8 #048-008
Dark purple flower selection of Rabdosia.One of the most remarkable perennials in the late fall garden. Good for cutting. Morning sun or light shade, good drainage.
Syneilesis palmata 'Kikko' NEW! Zones 4-8 #017-023
Spider net patterned leaves selection of Syneilesis. Still rare and not widely available in Japan. Very collector's plant. Limited number available.
Trillium grandiflorum 'Plenum' Zones 3-8 #051-008
A rarely-offered fully-double variant of one of our easiest and most beautiful woodland wildflowers. The multiple rows of overlapping pure-white petals recall a formal double camellia flower. These are blooming size divisions. Easy in well-drained soil in woodland conditions.
Trollius pulcer f. plenum NEW! Zones 4-9 #021-077
Zingiber mioga 'Silver Arrow' NEW! Zones 6-9 #032-005
This is the newest selection of the hardy Japanese ginger. This distinctive variety has leaves that are marbled and splashed with silver gray and cream to white all over. It is vigorous and stable. This species is probably the hardiest of the true gingers
Zingiber mioga 'White Arrow' NEW! Zones 6-9 #032-004
This is another variegated type of a culinary ginger from Japan. This form has leaves that are margined and feathered white; the habit is distinctive too, with spreading leaves to about 18" tall. This new variety is still very rare. This is probably the hardiest of the true gingers.
